RF Modems are USB-powered.
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Optimized for mobile applications, models 9XStream-PKG-UA and 24XStream-PKG-UA allow users to test, monitor, and control wireless systems through laptop or stationary PC USB port without external power supply. Transceivers are available in license-free ISM transmission bands of 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz and provide up to -110 dBm receiver sensitivity. Users can receive 900 MHz transmissions up to 1,500 ft in an urban environment and 7 miles line-of-sight.
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Maxstream Reveals New USB RF Modems
Quick Access To RF Data Through USB Port Without External Power Supply
LINDON, UTAH - February 4, 2004 - MaxStream, Inc., the worldwide leader in wireless device networking, announced today the release of its new USB RF Modems, including the 9XStream-PKG-UA and 24XStream-PKG-UA. These new modems are optimized for mobile applications allowing MaxStream customers to quickly test, monitor and control their wireless systems through a laptop or stationary PC's USB port.
"This new USB offering is all about ease-of-use," said Brad Walters, President & CEO at MaxStream. "We wanted to provide designers and systems administrators the opportunity to quickly connect a MaxStream RF modem to a laptop PC for increased mobility and more flexible testing. With mobility and flexibility as goals, this new design allowed us to use the USB port to provide power to the RF modem, negating the need for an external power supply."
MaxStream USB RF Modems
These high-performance FCC (US), IC (Canada) and ETSI (Europe) approved transceivers are available in the license-free ISM transmission bands of 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz and are compatible with MaxStream's XStream lines of OEM RF Modules and RS-232/485 RF Modems.
These USB RF modems provide 140 mW (900 MHz) or 50 mW (2.4 GHz) of power output and are ideally suited for remote and mobile applications. They boast up to -110 dBm receiver sensitivity, providing long communication range. Users can receive 900 MHz transmissions up to 1500 feet (457 m) in an urban environment, up to 7 miles (11 km) line-of-sight and up to 20 miles (32 km) with high-gain antennas. Users can receive 2.4 GHz transmissions up to 600 feet (183 m) in an urban environment, up to 3 miles (5 km) line-of-sight and up to 10 miles (16 km) with high-gain antennas.
These radio modems utilize frequency hopping spread spectrum technology in peer-to-peer, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and multi-drop networking configurations. The standard USB interface can communicate with any PC USB port. Serial port drivers are included for legacy applications.
These modems list at $250 USD (900 MHz) and $199 (2.4 GHz) with volume discounts available. For more information on these products, or to locate a distributor, contact MaxStream at (801) 765-9885.
About MaxStream, Inc.
MaxStream is the leading worldwide developer of wireless modem networking for electronic devices. MaxStream provides wireless modem modules, stand-alone radio modems, RF design services, and supporting software. Products and services by MaxStream include designing, manufacturing and supporting wireless communications for embedded systems. For more information regarding MaxStream's products and services, contact MaxStream, Inc. at www.maxstream.net, info@maxstream.net or call (801) 765-9885.
MaxStream, 9XStream-PKG-UA, 24XStream-PKG-UA and XStream are trademarks of MaxStream, Incorporated. All other products, services, companies and publications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
